(nee Hinton)

1918-2009

We bring you the sad news of the peaceful passing of Joy Alderson this past July 14th on Salt Spring Island. Due to an advanced state of osteoporosis, a cracked pelvis took Joy to the hospital where she unfortunately succumbed to a serious infection. She passed away in her sleep after two weeks of family and friends around her at the marvellous facility on Salt Spring. Joy is survived by her husband Eric, daughter Lucy and son Tim as well as nieces and nephews in the UK. She will be remembered as a great mother, the most loving person we know, for her generosity, her sense of humour, her horticultural exploits and her practical and elegant approach to life.

Born in Ireland where her father was posted as a military officer, Joy spent her early years in England. From about the age of nine through her early teens, she and her brother were raised in France. Along the way, Joy became an accomplished horsewoman. She followed in the footsteps of her mother Phyllis, the long time editor of Riding, the pre-eminent international magazine of the English Style.

In London during the war, Joy along with countless other young women her age, worked in the Intelligence Services breaking and handling enemy codes. After a couple of years of listless and restless times following the war, Joy embarked on the adventure of Canada. She lived for a time with friends of friends in Toronto before taking a position as Governess to a younger girl, in the employ of a well-to-do widower who had lost his wife due to illness. They lived in Toronto as well as on his farm north of the city where the horses were kept and where she could teach this young person how to ride.

It was at this farm that an English Army Officer answered an advertisement for Farm Manager. This man would become her husband of fifty-six years. After a time, these two would answer another ad to manage a farm and raise a family in nearby Aurora, Ontario. That position eventually turned into a business proposition that kept them in the area until retirement in 1986. That December, they moved lock, stock and barrel to above the Booth Inlet, near Ganges on Salt Spring Island, BC. The beauty, slower pace and mild, moderate weather of this lovely little corner of the world has made for a happy retirement. Joy had a long and interesting life but she will be missed. For anyone seeking more news, please write to aldersontimothy@gmail.com

January 31, 1917 – July 08, 2009

The world just got a little less fun. Joy Irene Brocus passed away July 8th, 2009 in her 92nd year. That amazing heart finally quit.

Predeceased by her partner Don Beach, her parents William and Violet Brannan and brother Reg Brannan, Joy leaves her sister-in-law Betty Brannan, nieces Sidney Brannan (Caitlan Irving-Brannan) and Catherine Brannan (Jeremy and Justine Simons).

With her wonderful sense of the absurd, Joy regaled all with her stories of New Zealand, her skating days with “Holidays on Ice,” and her soft spot for the fly-boys of World War II.

Joy lived for many years on Gillies bay, Texada Island prior to moving to Galiano Island. She was an inspired gardener and a lover of nature and all its creatures.

The family would like to thank the staff at Greenwood Extended Care for their loving care, Dr. H. DeKock, Ann Royal, and her wonderful support group on Galiano Island.  

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to

the SPCA.

(nee WALLEEN)

Born March 21, 1950. A Mother, Nana, Sister, Aunt and Friend to many passed away peacefully June 29, 2009, far too young at the age of 59, at Langley Memorial Hospital, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Val is preceded in death by her parents, Noreen and Rudy Walleen, and her best friend Tipper. She leaves behind her daughter Alana, her son Brett (Jennifer), her brother Vern (Penny), and her sister Darlee, and of course, Nana’s little Munkee Noah, and Percy the father of her children and a friend ‘til the end, and many wonderful and dear friends.

Born in Victoria, shortly after graduation she moved to Vancouver where she met her then husband Percy. They decided to move to Pender Island in 1974 where they raised their children, and continued to live for 32 years. She then moved to Salt Spring in 2007 to be closer to her daughter Alana and Alana’s son Noah. In her final weeks she moved to Langley to be closer to her son Brett and his wife Jennifer.

Her life was devoted to her family and friends. She was loving, kind, warm and generous to all who crossed her path. Even in these last weeks of her life, Val displayed patience, grace, courage and strength.

She left a lasting impression on everyone she met because she cared so much about people and she was so inspiring. Her faith and hope stayed strong and she still gave all her love and care to those around her despite the illness she was stricken with. She stayed positive and she remained a shining light in the world no matter how difficult her life was.

She will be missed dearly, and remembered fondly.

Val’s Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, July 18th at 1:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion on Pender Island.

December 24, 1947 – June 4, 2009

Salt Spring Island’s “Sushi Queen”,

lover of gourmet delights, will be held in hearts and

memories by her loving husband, Paul Boatman,

her family and her friends.

Pamela brought many fine tastes to us all….

She will be remembered for her laughter and her

steadfast honesty, her generosity and love for ‘her people’.

 A gathering will be held towards the end of June.

Details to follow…check the windows at Admiral’s!!

Died peacefully on June 4, 2009 surrounded by family. Survived and lovingly remembered by her husband, Gene, children Robert, John, Terry and Genie, grandchildren, Kathy, David and Jade, great-grandchildren Zachary, Ellery and Liam.

Born in Cobalt, Ontario June 16, 1917 Dorothy grew up in mining country with a close knit family and community of friends. She excelled at anything she needed or wanted to learn and loved to sing while doing it all. Dorothy spent her retirement years on Salt Spring Island making fast and true friends and enjoying a rich life filled with the laughter inspired by her great sense of humour. Your smile will never be forgotten!

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday,

July 12, 2009 @ 2:00 pm

at the United Church,

111 Hereford Avenue

Dec 31, 1946 –

June 2, 2009

Greg passed away on Tuesday June 2, surrounded by family and cared for by the wonderful staff at Lady Minto Hospital on Salt Spring Island.

Greg loved challenges and excelled at everything he did. He was junior engineer on Canada’s first satellite, Assistant Registrar at the University of Victoria, Professor of Philosophy, inventor/patent holder, CEO of a major fitness products company and most recently business manager for Heritage Place for Seniors complex on Salt Spring Island. Even more impressively, he won the prestigious Father of the Year award 37 years in a row.

In his early 50s he discovered archery, which opened up a new world of friends, travel and excitement for life.

Greg, we will miss laughing with you. You will be deeply missed by your loving wife Lynne, mother Edith, daughter Kristina, son Jonathan (Julie),

grandsons Jeremy and Jason, sister Audrey (Fred) plus Elaine, Angela, Bill, Glenn, Diane and countless others that knew and loved you.

Special thanks to Dr. Ron Reznick for the compassionate and inspiring medical care provided throughout the years, and to Dr. Bob Crossland for the kind support provided to both Greg and family.

http://www.durward.com/greg

August 24, 1930 to June 2, 2009

Scotty passed away peacefully at Lady Minto Hospital. He leaves his loving wife of 30 years, Marjorie, and children Deborah (Peter), Jeanette (Leon), Leonard and Teresa and seven grandchildren.

Scotty moved to Canada with his mother in 1956 and later moved his family to Salt Spring in the late 1980’s where he spent the remainder of his happy life. For many years he was a devoted Legion and Lion’s Club member. Many thanks go out to Dr. De Kock, Dr. Crossland, and the nurses and Hospice for their special care.

A small gathering will be held on June 13, 2009 from 2pm to 4pm

at Meadon Hall,

Salt Spring Island

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the food bank.

Dec 3, 1943 – June 2, 2009

Chris passed away at his home in Summer Village of Lakeview A.B., on June 2nd 2009. He was the Love of my life and will be so greatly missed by his wife Marion and children, Anthony (Terry Lynn) and Clare (Jay Pratt), grandchildren, Emma, Jarae, Tyler, Annaka, and MacKenzie. Survived by, and will be greatly missed by, his mother Jean in England, brother Kevin in B.C. and Sister Tina in the U.K., brother in-law to Barbara and John Scott in B.C., and Ellen in the U.K. and nephews Gary and Robert Scott, Micheal Christian, Phil and Christopher Marks and nieces Debbie Greaves, Sue Burrows, and Kelly Gray. Chris will be missed by all who knew him.

A memorial service was held in our garden at the lake in Wabamun, Alberta Friday June 12th, 2009 at 2 p.m. Friends and family who could not attend are welcomed to sign and add any condolences to a book that will be at Kevin’s Shop – Paint Plus. Contact No. 538-5555.

Chris fought a courageous battle with cancer but unfortunately however much he tried, it took him in the end. We hope that heaven will be a great resting place for him, as he worked so hard in this life. He will hold a very special memory in the hearts of all those who loved him and the character he was.

He was truly a unique and wonderful man,

and will be greatly missed.